The Inmate

SKU: 9781464221385
The Inmate
The Inmate

The Inmate

SKU: 9781464221385
Paperback·Ages 18+·Psychological Thriller
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At a glance

🖤 Thriller Tone
Addictive, twisty, suspenseful, psychologically intense
⚡ Pace
Fast-paced, binge-worthy, revelation-heavy
🏥 Vibes
Prisons, buried secrets, dangerous past relationships, hidden motives
👑 Themes
Deception, obsession, survival, revenge, trust
🧠 Mind Game
Unreliable truths, shocking twists, escalating paranoia
🔥 Hook
Returning to work at a prison forces a woman to confront the man convicted of murdering her high school boyfriend — but disturbing secrets suggest the truth may be far more dangerous than she believed
👀 Perfect For
Fans of twist-heavy psychological thrillers and addictive suspense

The Inmate by Freida McFadden – A Twisted Psychological Thriller Packed with Secrets and Suspense

From bestselling thriller author Freida McFadden comes The Inmate, a gripping psychological thriller filled with shocking twists, buried secrets, and heart-pounding suspense. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid and domestic thrillers, this addictive novel will keep readers guessing until the very last page.

Brooke Sullivan has just started a new job as a nurse practitioner at a maximum-security prison. It's not her dream position, but she needs a fresh start and a stable future for herself and her young son.

There's just one problem.

One of the prison's most notorious inmates is Shane Nelson—the man Brooke dated in high school. The man she once loved. The man convicted of a series of brutal murders that shattered their small town and changed her life forever.

For years, Brooke has tried to leave the past behind, but working in the same prison forces her to confront memories she would rather forget. As old secrets begin to surface and unsettling questions arise, Brooke starts to wonder if the truth about those terrible events was ever fully uncovered.

With danger lurking around every corner and someone determined to keep the past buried, Brooke must uncover what really happened before history repeats itself.

Fast-paced, suspenseful, and packed with unexpected revelations, The Inmate showcases Freida McFadden's talent for creating addictive thrillers with unforgettable twists. This is a page-turning mystery that will leave readers questioning everything they thought they knew.

Why you'll love this book:

  • A gripping psychological thriller with shocking twists

  • Fast-paced and impossible to put down

  • Dark secrets, mystery, and suspense

  • Unreliable truths and unexpected revelations

  • Compelling protagonist and high emotional stakes

  • Perfect for fans of domestic suspense and crime thrillers

Author: Freida McFadden
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Suspense, Crime Fiction
Themes: Secrets, Murder, Betrayal, Small-Town Mysteries, Hidden Pasts, Obsession, Survival, Justice

Perfect for readers who enjoy:

  • Freida McFadden books

  • Psychological thrillers with twists

  • Domestic suspense novels

  • Crime and mystery fiction

  • Fast-paced page-turners

  • BookTok thriller recommendations


Book details

Format
Paperback
Reading age
18+
Pages
326
Publisher
Poisoned Pen Press
Published
1 January 2024
Language
English
ISBN
9781464221385

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ABOUT FREIDA MCFADDEN

Freida McFadden is a bestselling psychological thriller author known for her fast-paced, twist-filled novels that keep readers hooked until the very last page. With a background in medicine, she brings a unique psychological depth and authenticity to her stories, often exploring themes of secrets, obsession, and the darker side of human nature. Freida McFadden has gained a global following for popular titles like The Housemaid and The Coworker, making her a must-read author for fans of gripping, suspenseful fiction.